Best long range deer caliber
11-25-2005, 12:28 PM
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RE: Best long range deer caliber
Well, to be honest with you I hope no one ever shoots at a deer at 200 yards. I've been hunting for a while now (years) and I shoot a 7mm. Even though that gun is capable of dropping a person at 1000 yards, I don't feel comfortable shooting at a deer no further than 100 yards but that is just me. I've seen alot of deer wounded and have had my hunt ruined by ignorant hunters that think they are a sniper in the movies.
But to answer your question, my father-in-law has a bullestics book and according to the book there a few guns tested. a .243, 270, 3006, 7mm and a 300 mag. They were tested with the best ammo for the gun. What I mean is the "best" ammo for that particular caliber of gun was chosen. They testest accuracy from 20 out to 500 yards and power ( i believe it was pounds per sq inch) To make a long story short, the 7mm was the best overall choice with bullestic silver tip shells. It was the flattest shooting, and at distances of 500 yards it was more accurate than the rest, it didn't have the knock down power of the 300 at 500 yards but it was pretty darn close. Before I knew all this, I bought a 7mm, what luck!!
But to answer your question, my father-in-law has a bullestics book and according to the book there a few guns tested. a .243, 270, 3006, 7mm and a 300 mag. They were tested with the best ammo for the gun. What I mean is the "best" ammo for that particular caliber of gun was chosen. They testest accuracy from 20 out to 500 yards and power ( i believe it was pounds per sq inch) To make a long story short, the 7mm was the best overall choice with bullestic silver tip shells. It was the flattest shooting, and at distances of 500 yards it was more accurate than the rest, it didn't have the knock down power of the 300 at 500 yards but it was pretty darn close. Before I knew all this, I bought a 7mm, what luck!!
11-25-2005, 06:21 PM
#43
Nontypical Buck
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RE: Best long range deer caliber
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Well, to be honest with you I hope no one ever shoots at a deer at 200 yards. I've been hunting for a while now (years) and I shoot a 7mm. Even though that gun is capable of dropping a person at 1000 yards, I don't feel comfortable shooting at a deer no further than 100 yards but that is just me. I've seen alot of deer wounded and have had my hunt ruined by ignorant hunters that think they are a sniper in the movies.
But to answer your question, my father-in-law has a bullestics book and according to the book there a few guns tested. a .243, 270, 3006, 7mm and a 300 mag. They were tested with the best ammo for the gun. What I mean is the "best" ammo for that particular caliber of gun was chosen. They testest accuracy from 20 out to 500 yards and power ( i believe it was pounds per sq inch) To make a long story short, the 7mm was the best overall choice with bullestic silver tip shells. It was the flattest shooting, and at distances of 500 yards it was more accurate than the rest, it didn't have the knock down power of the 300 at 500 yards but it was pretty darn close. Before I knew all this, I bought a 7mm, what luck!!
Well, to be honest with you I hope no one ever shoots at a deer at 200 yards. I've been hunting for a while now (years) and I shoot a 7mm. Even though that gun is capable of dropping a person at 1000 yards, I don't feel comfortable shooting at a deer no further than 100 yards but that is just me. I've seen alot of deer wounded and have had my hunt ruined by ignorant hunters that think they are a sniper in the movies.
But to answer your question, my father-in-law has a bullestics book and according to the book there a few guns tested. a .243, 270, 3006, 7mm and a 300 mag. They were tested with the best ammo for the gun. What I mean is the "best" ammo for that particular caliber of gun was chosen. They testest accuracy from 20 out to 500 yards and power ( i believe it was pounds per sq inch) To make a long story short, the 7mm was the best overall choice with bullestic silver tip shells. It was the flattest shooting, and at distances of 500 yards it was more accurate than the rest, it didn't have the knock down power of the 300 at 500 yards but it was pretty darn close. Before I knew all this, I bought a 7mm, what luck!!
11-25-2005, 06:46 PM
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RE: Best long range deer caliber
I think it might be you that watches too many movies.
11-25-2005, 07:01 PM
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RE: Best long range deer caliber
IMHO any cal. mentioned here would kill a deer if shot placement was right at 200 yrds but IMHO70% of the people on this topic could place a shot right at 200 yrds and maybe 30% at 300 yrds and I am not one of them so I don't try it. Out past 200 yrds? Not me, Iwould stock him and get much closer fora muchbetter quality shot! It's all in what cal. you like and feel comfortable with. Just my .02 worth
11-25-2005, 09:01 PM
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RE: Best long range deer caliber
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Don't read too much into it. I am just saying this is a gun that the military useds the same caliber for the snipers. So for a gun to be used BY THE MILITARY to shoot ppl at 1000+yards, and I don't even use it to shot out past 100 yards. thats my point.
I think it might be you that watches too many movies.
I'm no expert on the military by any means, I am sure someone can clear this up.
11-26-2005, 08:04 AM
#47
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RE: Best long range deer caliber
Wow a lot of great story tellersputting their thoughts (me included) into this question. Nice to see that, like mostconversations people sink their credibility as soon as they open their mouths. Simply amazing!
Now back to the question. I personnally shoot a 7mm STW (8mm Remington Magnecked down to the 7mm). I hate recoil so I loaded up for deer 120gr Barnes X bullets which are leaving the barrel at approx 3400 fps. Flat shooter, accurate that gets the job done very efficiently. You might question the "hate recoil" and wonder why the huge case? It was to get that little bullet out quick and as flat as possible. Going into the 160 gr bullet range I take a thumping and it is not needed for deer. My Elk/Moose load I opted for a 140gr Barnes X to reduce recoil but still retaining a slightly heavier bullet for the bigger thicker bonedanimal. Shoot a calibrethat you can personaly handle accuratly and never shoot beyond your capabilities!
Now back to the question. I personnally shoot a 7mm STW (8mm Remington Magnecked down to the 7mm). I hate recoil so I loaded up for deer 120gr Barnes X bullets which are leaving the barrel at approx 3400 fps. Flat shooter, accurate that gets the job done very efficiently. You might question the "hate recoil" and wonder why the huge case? It was to get that little bullet out quick and as flat as possible. Going into the 160 gr bullet range I take a thumping and it is not needed for deer. My Elk/Moose load I opted for a 140gr Barnes X to reduce recoil but still retaining a slightly heavier bullet for the bigger thicker bonedanimal. Shoot a calibrethat you can personaly handle accuratly and never shoot beyond your capabilities!
11-26-2005, 08:57 AM
#49
Typical Buck
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RE: Best long range deer caliber
well now! you knew everybody had a favorite. Mine is a 30-06 also. remi 742.
As far as flat shooting andcarry the distance...270....no doubt.
30-06 has more ofan arch than flat.
Dropped deer at300 with both.
As far as flat shooting andcarry the distance...270....no doubt.
30-06 has more ofan arch than flat.
Dropped deer at300 with both.
